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The tag "fuels" highlights the critical issues surrounding fuel supplies amid global conflicts and geopolitical tensions. Ukrainian forces, such as the 1st Corps of the National Guard Azov, continue to target more than 100 Russian trains carrying essential supplies like fuel, disrupting enemy logistics significantly. Additionally, the SIGNUM unit's drone operations have successfully neutralized Russian fuel tankers, further aggravating the fuel crisis in Russia. The shortage has manifested in kilometer-long queues at petrol stations, growing fuel costs, and even leading residents to resort to alternative transportation methods.
Meanwhile, the global fuel situation remains volatile, with Russia lifting its diesel export ban to Turkey and Brazil. President Zelenskyy and Speaker Johnson attribute global fuel price increases mainly to geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rather than Ukraine’s strategic strikes. Despite the challenges, Ukraine ensures fuel stability, while Russian regions grapple with severe rationing and a potential escalation in civil unrest.
Meanwhile, the global fuel situation remains volatile, with Russia lifting its diesel export ban to Turkey and Brazil. President Zelenskyy and Speaker Johnson attribute global fuel price increases mainly to geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz rather than Ukraine’s strategic strikes. Despite the challenges, Ukraine ensures fuel stability, while Russian regions grapple with severe rationing and a potential escalation in civil unrest.
Why are fuel prices increasing worldwide despite abundant reserves?
Fuel prices globally are affected by geopolitical tensions, such as blockades in strategic locations like the Strait of Hormuz, rather than just the availability of reserves. Political instability and conflicts can disrupt supply chains, leading to price hikes despite sufficient reserves.
How have Ukraine's strikes impacted Russian fuel supplies?
Ukraine's strategic strikes, particularly on Russian oil refineries and fuel transport lines, have severely disrupted Russian fuel supplies. This has led to significant shortages, long queues at petrol stations, and government-imposed rationing in many regions.
What measures is Ukraine taking to ensure fuel supply amid the global crisis?
Despite the global fuel crisis, Ukraine remains resilient by maintaining steady fuel imports and implementing engineering measures to protect refueling infrastructure. Key operators are working to ensure price stability and prevent shortages amid potential disruptions caused by conflicts.
What caused the second wave of the fuel crisis in Russia?
The second wave of the fuel crisis in Russia was predominantly triggered by Ukrainian drone strikes on key oil refineries and storage facilities. This resulted in a significant reduction in domestic fuel production, leading to widespread shortages across numerous Russian regions.
Why is there a fuel shortage in the Russian Federation's Crimea region?
The fuel shortage in Crimea is exacerbated by supply chain disruptions from the mainland due to Ukrainian military actions. In addition, Russian measures to mask fuel transport, such as camouflaging tankers, demonstrate logistical challenges in maintaining adequate supply levels in occupied territories.
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Occupiers have "camouflaged" petrol tanker as van using fresh planks: "F#ck, clowns. Look how they’ve camouflaged military petrol tanker". VIDEO In the temporarily occupied Crimea, Russian invaders have begun to take extra measures to camouflage their fuel tankers due to the regular and precise strikes by the Ukrainian Defence Forces. In particular, in the city of Kerch, a local resident spotted a military fuel tanker that they were... 16 026 36 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea
Two drivers come to blows whilst queuing for fuel at petrol station in Ryazan, Russia. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing two drivers getting into a fight whilst queuing at a petrol station in Ryazan, Russia. 15 300 43 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Massive explosion at oil depot in Rostov region, where fire rages for second day after UAV strike. VIDEO A new massive explosion has occurred at an oil depot in Rostov Region, where a fire has been raging for two days after a drone attack. 13 737 32 Previously in trend: War
Russians got into fight over petrol at petrol station: woman was forcibly restrained to prevent her from filling jerrycan. VIDEO A brawl broke out at a petrol station in the Russian Federation due to a fuel shortage. 12 587 40 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Russians brawl with rebar and bats over petrol: "Business has ground to halt, tourism is over". VIDEO The fuel crisis in Russia continues to escalate, with Russians increasingly using rebar and baseball bats to determine who gets the petrol. 12 563 50 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in Crimea Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Moscow resident is getting on his nerves and is outraged by fuel shortage: "How am I supposed to understand that there’s no petrol, for f#ck’s sake!? Putin said there is petrol!!!". VIDEO A video filmed at a petrol station in the capital of the Russian Federation has been shared on social media. The footage shows a Moscow resident in a state of intense emotional distress because he is unable to refuel his vehicle. 12 277 61 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Z-military correspondent urged Russians to stock up: "Country’s going to be in deep sh#t. No diesel, and planting season is f#cked. Let’s stock up on salt, matches, and canned meat. Let’s get ready for fall". VIDEO One of the Russian Z-"war correspondents" recorded a hysterical video message in which he urged Russian citizens to urgently stock up on essential goods and prepare for the worst-case scenario as early as this autumn. 12 106 58 Previously in trend: Striking Russia Fuel shortage
Kamikaze drone hits occupier carrying fuel canisters. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator from the 63rd SMB hit an occupier carrying fuel canisters. 11 811 15 Previously in trend: War
Drone destroys fuel tanker truck that arrived at filling station under mobile fire group escort with fuel for occupiers. VIDEO Drone operators from the Ukrainian Bulava unit struck a Russian fuel tanker truck that had delivered a fresh load of fuel to a filling station used to supply the occupiers’ military vehicles. The truck had not even parked when a Ukrainian drone attacked it. 11 773 13 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Enemy MFG, which was supposed to be defending Russian army’s fuel tanker from UAVs, flees rapidly to nearest copse upon spotting drone. VIDEO The effectiveness and precision of strikes by Ukrainian drones are forcing Russian invaders to focus increasingly on their own survival rather than on carrying out combat missions. A video has appeared online showing an enemy mobile fire group fleeing in panic from a Ukrainian drone. 11 614 24 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Fuel shortage
SBI uncovers large-scale fuel theft scheme in military unit in Donetsk region. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served suspicion notices to three officers of a military unit in the Donetsk region who were stealing fuel. 11 522 12
Ukrainian drone struck locomotive of fuel train in Bryansk region. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to successfully disrupt the fuel supply chains of the Russian occupying forces, not only on the front line but also deep behind enemy lines. Operators of attack drones carried out a successful operation against railway infrastructure in the Bryansk region of... 11 199 54 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Russian woman whines about lack of fuel and electricity in occupied Crimea: "I am walking because there is no gasoline.". VIDEO A video has been published online in which a Russian woman emotionally comments on the situation on the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula. 10 166 69 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea
Defense forces of Ukraine hit the FL base of Russian occupiers in Voronezh region - General Staff On the night of 4 October, the SSU, in cooperation with the Ukrainian Defence Forces, struck a fuel and lubricants depot in the Voronezh region of Russia. 10 126 14
France resumes supply of aviation kerosene for Ukrainian fighters France has resumed the supply of aviation kerosene for the fighters of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. 9 762 6 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine
’Soviet Union or what?’ — Russian woman laments over gasoline shortage. VIDEO A Russian woman filmed from a car’s passenger seat laments a gasoline shortage in Taganrog, calling the situation a full-on collapse. 9 632 51 Previously in trend: UAV attack on oil refinery of Russia
Train carrying fuel on fire in occupied Dzhankoi. VIDEO A video showing burning fuel tanks was published online. 9 161 16
Transbaikal resident on fuel collapse 5,000 km from Ukraine: "What f#cking mess, people are about to come to blows". VIDEO A video has appeared online from an outraged resident of the city of Chita (in Russia’s Far East), who showed kilometer-long lines of trucks and passenger cars at a gas station. Russian drivers are forced to spend hours in traffic jams to get limited fuel. 8 190 61 Previously in trend: Striking Russia Fuel shortage
Poroshenko names steps to be taken urgently in energy sector for heating season In a video address, Petro Poroshenko spoke about the consequences of raising excise taxes on fuel and named the steps that the authorities should take to immediately provide people and communities with the opportunity to diversify energy sources on the eve of winter. 8 155 131
Occupier films explosion of his field fuel and lubricants depot: "Allah Akbar. Bird is in shock.". VIDEO A video has been published online showing the moment of the explosion of an enemy field depot with oil and fuel. 8 044 3
New gasoline transport rules introduced in Crimea amid fuel shortage: female occupier searches for new canisters. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a Russian woman complaining about new problems on the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula, where additional rules for transporting gasoline have been introduced following fuel shortages and queues at filling stations. 7 859 24 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Strikes on Russian logistics Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
"Kilometer-long line" for fuel in Russia’s Khabarovsk Krai. VIDEO A resident of Russia’s Khabarovsk Krai, located 9,000 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, posted a video showing a "kilometer-long" line at a gas station. 7 829 17 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions
Simonyan urges Russians not to worry about the fuel shortage: "No petrol? I remember when food was rationed.". VIDEO In her speech, Kremlin propagandist Margarita Simonyan commented on the widespread complaints from Russian citizens about the shortage of motor fuel and urged Russians to "calm down" and brace themselves for everyday hardships, citing the economic collapse of the 1990s as an example. 7 610 67 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Oil depot in Feodosia has been burning for day and half: thick toxic smoke over city. VIDEO In the temporarily occupied Feodosia, a fire at an oil depot has been burning for more than a day and a half. 7 470 19 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea
Outraged Russian man from Novorossiysk: "We’ve learnt to live without water, without electricity, without internet, but, f#ck, without petrol, how f#ck are we supposed to live?". VIDEO Following the occupation of Crimea, a widespread fuel and infrastructure crisis has engulfed the coastal regions of the Russian Federation itself. In particular, in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation, local residents are complaining about a complete lack of motor fuel at petrol... 7 360 27 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Putin has acknowledged fuel shortage and queues at petrol stations in Russian Federation: ban on diesel exports is under discussion Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has acknowledged the fuel crisis in Russia, which arose following strikes by the Ukrainian Defence Forces on Russian oil refineries. 7 306 47 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia
Russian man sits in car at night in queue at gas station: "There is no crisis," our great president said "firmly and clearly" today. VIDEO A video has been shared on social media showing a resident of a Russian city demonstrating a large queue at a local gas station and criticizing statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about stability in the petroleum products market. 7 285 17 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia
Five participants of Medvedchuk’s godfather’s scheme in Zakarpattia region were served suspicion notices - SSU. PHOTO The SSU and the BES exposed a scheme of illegal production and sale of wholesale fuel in Zakarpattia region. The scheme involved a deputy of the regional council, who has the status of a criminal authority in the criminal environment. 6 512 12
Harvest in Russia disrupted by fuel shortage: harvesting rates have fallen by almost third, - intelligence Russia entered the 2026 harvest season facing an acute shortage of diesel fuel, as a result of which the pace of harvesting is almost three times slower than last year’s. The problem has hit the country’s southern regions hardest, where crop losses are already being forecast. 6 378 25 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Kilometer-long queues at Russian gas stations are already visible from space. SATELLITE IMAGE In Russia’s Zabaykalsky Krai, a multi-kilometer queue at a gas station near the settlement of Atamanovka was captured in an Airbus satellite image taken on July 3. 6 332 28 Previously in trend: Oil crisis in Russia Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Fuel from canisters sold for 1,000 rubles per liter in occupied Yalta. VIDEO A video recorded by a driver on the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimean peninsula near Yalta has been shared on social media. The footage shows the vehicle owner, while driving along a dirt road on the approach to the city, stopping near several civilian cars where illegal retail fuel... 6 196 32 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
In temporarily occupied Crimea - petrol shortages, traffic jams and queues at petrol stations. VIDEO There is a shortage of petrol on the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimea, with residents standing in long queues. 6 186 13 Previously in trend: Gas Prices
Oil depot on fire in occupied Feodosia after strikes. VIDEO An oil storage facility is on fire in occupied Feodosia. 6 138 15
Syniehubov denies reports that all petrol stations on Kharkiv–Poltava highway were destroyed Authorities in the Kharkiv region have denied reports that there are no operational petrol stations on the highway to Poltava. 6 103 12 Previously in trend: Drone attacks on gas stations
SSU and Unmanned Systems Forces destroy Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. VIDEO Officers of the Main Directorate of the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) in Donetsk and Luhansk regions, together with units of the 1st Separate Unmanned Systems Center of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, have destroyed Russian fuel trains near Luhansk. 5 974 5 Previously in trend: SSU special operation
Fuel prices on global market have started rising rapidly again – Kuiun After several days of stabilization on the global oil products market, quotations are once again showing rapid growth. Suppliers foresee a resource shortage due to the continuing war in the Middle East. This was stated by Serhii Kuiun, director of the A-95 Consulting Group. 5 855 10
Fuel prices in some regions of Russia have skyrocketed: "92 octane at 150 roubles – salaam aleikum. We’ll be switching to bikes soon.". VIDEO The widespread fuel crisis in the Russian Federation, triggered by a shortage of petroleum products and a logistical collapse, has entered a phase of rapid price surges. According to complaints from Russian car owners, the cost of fuel in some regions has almost instantly doubled, whilst in... 5 527 60 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
Drivers have pitched tents near petrol station in Volgograd, Russia: "We’re waiting for petrol". VIDEO A video filmed in Volgograd, Russia, has been shared on social media. The footage shows a queue at a local petrol station, as well as tents that drivers have pitched nearby so they can wait for fuel and their turn. 5 428 23 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Fuel prices in US have soared because of Strait of Hormuz, not because of Republicans’ actions, - Speaker Johnson Mike Johnson, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, attributed the high prices of fuel to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and stated that the Republicans had nothing to do with it. 5 399 59 Previously in trend: US strikes on Iran Closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran Diesel deal
Two men siphoning fuel from parked car at night in occupied Donetsk. VIDEO from surveillance camera A video from CCTV cameras has been published online, showing the consequences of the acute shortage of fuel and lubricants in occupied Donetsk. 4 648 11 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
People have begun to be arrested and fined following complaints about petrol shortages in Russia The fuel crisis in Russia has taken on a new dimension: following attacks on oil refineries, there is now a shortage of petrol in at least ten regions, and those who attempt to speak out publicly about the shortage and unequal access to fuel have begun to face reprisals. 4 614 13 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
In Russia’s Transbaikal region, queue of hundreds of cars stretching 4 kilometres has formed outside "Rosneft" petrol station. VIDEO In the Trans-Baikal Region of the Russian Federation, a queue of cars stretching for around four kilometres has been reported at one of the "Rosneft" petrol stations, against the backdrop of a fuel crisis caused by Ukraine’s strikes. 4 457 22 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage Oil crisis in Russia
Over 100 Russian trains have been hit by strikes from fighters of 1st Corps of NGU "Azov": locomotives and fuel tankers have been destroyed. VIDEO Soldiers from the 1st Corps of the Ukrainian National Guard, ‘Azov’, have struck more than 100 Russian trains that were being used to supply the occupying forces on the front line. 4 055 4 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Putin acknowledges "certain problems with petroleum products" in Russia due to Ukrainian strikes but threatens "reciprocal responses" Russian dictator Putin complained about successful strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russian oil depots, which are causing "significant problems" with petroleum products. He announced that Moscow’s future responses to strikes on Russian territory would be "several times more powerful." 3 888 35 Previously in trend: Putin’s statements about Ukraine Putin’s threats Oil crisis in Russia
SIGNUM operators destroyed convoy of Russian military vehicles: three ’Ural’ trucks and two petrol tankers were destroyed. VIDEO Drone operators from the SIGNUM unit destroyed five pieces of Russian military equipment by attacking the enemy convoy whilst it was on the move. 3 615 2 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics
Following strikes on oil refineries in Russia, petrol is being diverted from regions to Moscow amid new fuel shortage, - Reuters Against the backdrop of a new wave of petrol shortages, the Russian authorities have begun diverting fuel from regions across the Russian Federation to Moscow. Priority is being given to supplying the capital following a series of strikes on Russian oil refineries, which caused at least four... 3 537 3 Previously in trend: Strikes on Russian logistics Strikes on Russia’s oil ports Fuel shortage in the Russian Federation
Military unit officials in Chernihiv region exposed for misappropriating 13,000 liters of fuel, SBI says. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of military officials from one of the units in the Chernihiv region systematically stole fuel. Their illegal activities were stopped by officers of the State Bureau of Investigations, jointly with the Criminal Investigation Department of the National Police and the Security Service of... 3 517 15
Gasoline shortage has begun in 53 regions of Russia: gas stations are limiting fuel sales, - Russian media The fuel shortage in Russia is rapidly worsening. Restrictions on gasoline sales for private vehicles are already in effect in 53 regions of the country, as well as in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine. 3 465 27 Previously in trend: Fuel shortage
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